NIGP 27119: Blood, Whole; And Blood Fractions (for Transfusions): Plasma, Serum Albumin, etc.

NIGP 27119 Blood, Whole; And Blood Fractions (For Transfusions): Plasma, Serum Albumin, Etc., Item code, covers the procurement of blood products and transfusion services that state and local hospitals and health systems acquire to support patient care. State and local buyers under this code source whole blood, red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate, along with associated immunohematology and reference laboratory support services. Issuing bodies include county health departments, county-operated hospital systems, and municipal medical centers. The County of San Mateo Medical Center represents a representative buyer profile — a public hospital system serving a defined county service area with recurring, volume-based demand for blood products and delivery logistics.

The County of San Mateo issued an RFP for Blood Products & Blood Services (solicitation 660002627259) due August 28, 2026, seeking a five-year contract to supply red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, single-donor platelets, and pooled cryoprecipitate with twice-daily weekday and once-daily weekend delivery. Based on 2025 usage, the Medical Center anticipated annual demand of approximately 888 units of red blood cells, 85 units of single-donor platelets, 49 units of fresh frozen plasma, and 8 units of pooled cryoprecipitate. Proposers must hold five years of prior experience and FDA, CLIA, AABB, and any Deemed Status certificates; be licensed under California law; and carry general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence (professional liability $3 million aggregate). A 5 to 10 percentage point local-business preference applies. The contract is subject to San Mateo County's Living Wage Ordinance (currently $17.00 per hour, adjusted annually by CPI-U, capped at 3.5%), HIPAA Business Associate requirements, Section 504 accessibility compliance, and corporate compliance standards.